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Yadav K, Gnanakani SPE, Sahu KK, Veni Chikkula CK, Vaddi PS, Srilakshmi S, Yadav R, Sucheta, Dubey A, Minz S, Pradhan M. Nano revolution of DNA nanostructures redefining cancer therapeutics-A comprehensive review. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 274:133244. [PMID: 38901506 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.133244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2024] [Revised: 06/10/2024] [Accepted: 06/16/2024] [Indexed: 06/22/2024]
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DNA nanostructures are a promising tool in cancer treatment, offering an innovative way to improve the effectiveness of therapies. These nanostructures can be made solely from DNA or combined with other materials to overcome the limitations of traditional single-drug treatments. There is growing interest in developing nanosystems capable of delivering multiple drugs simultaneously, addressing challenges such as drug resistance. Engineered DNA nanostructures are designed to precisely deliver different drugs to specific locations, enhancing therapeutic effects. By attaching targeting molecules, these nanostructures can recognize and bind to cancer cells, increasing treatment precision. This approach offers tailored solutions for targeted drug delivery, enabling the delivery of multiple drugs in a coordinated manner. This review explores the advancements and applications of DNA nanostructures in cancer treatment, with a focus on targeted drug delivery and multi-drug therapy. It discusses the benefits and current limitations of nanoscale formulations in cancer therapy, categorizing DNA nanostructures into pure forms and hybrid versions optimized for drug delivery. Furthermore, the review examines ongoing research efforts and translational possibilities, along with challenges in clinical integration. By highlighting the advancements in DNA nanostructures, this review aims to underscore their potential in improving cancer treatment outcomes.
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- Krishna Yadav
- Rungta College of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, Kohka, Bhilai 490024, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Parul Institute of Pharmacy, Parul University, Post Limda, Ta.Waghodia - 391760, Dist. Vadodara, Gujarat, India
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Research, GLA University, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh 281406, India
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- Department of Environmental Toxicology, Southern University and A&M College, Baton Rouge, LA, USA
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- Department of Environmental Toxicology, Southern University and A&M College, Baton Rouge, LA, USA
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- Gitam School of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Gitams University, Vishakhapatnam, India
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- School of Medical and Allied Sciences, K. R. Mangalam University, Sohna Road, Gurugram, Haryana 122103, India
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- School of Medical and Allied Sciences, K. R. Mangalam University, Sohna Road, Gurugram, Haryana 122103, India
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- Nitte (Deemed to be University), NGSM Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Pharmaceutics, Mangaluru 575018, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Pharmacy, Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Amarkantak (M.P.), India
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Bai JH, Yu QT, Wang YW, Chen CF, Ma LJ, Yuan Y, Gan YJ, Yang JQ, Zhu S, Ran YH, Zhang LL, Qian H, Zhao ZH, Liu Q. Polyethyleneimine-mediated assembly of DNA nanotubes for KRAS siRNA delivery in lung adenocarcinoma therapy. J Mater Chem B 2024; 12:6442-6451. [PMID: 38860876 DOI: 10.1039/d4tb00791c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2024]
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Self-assembled DNA nanostructures hold great promise in biosensing, drug delivery and nanomedicine. Nevertheless, challenges like instability and inefficiency in cellular uptake of DNA nanostructures under physiological conditions limit their practical use. To tackle these obstacles, this study proposes a novel approach that integrates the cationic polymer polyethyleneimine (PEI) with DNA self-assembly. The hypothesis is that the positively charged linear PEI can facilitate the self-assembly of DNA nanostructures, safeguard them against harsh conditions and impart them with the cellular penetration characteristic of PEI. As a demonstration, a DNA nanotube (PNT) was successfully synthesized through PEI mediation, and it exhibited significantly enhanced stability and cellular uptake efficiency compared to conventional Mg2+-assembled DNA nanotubes. The internalization mechanism was further found to be both clathrin-mediated and caveolin-mediated endocytosis, influenced by both PEI and DNA. To showcase the applicability of this hybrid nanostructure for biomedical settings, the KRAS siRNA-loaded PNT was efficiently delivered into lung adenocarcinoma cells, leading to excellent anticancer effects in vitro. These findings suggest that the PEI-mediated DNA assembly could become a valuable tool for future biomedical applications.
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- Jia-Hao Bai
- Laboratory of Pharmacy and Chemistry, and Laboratory of Tissue and Cell Biology, Lab Teaching & Management Center, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China.
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- Laboratory of Pharmacy and Chemistry, and Laboratory of Tissue and Cell Biology, Lab Teaching & Management Center, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China.
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- Laboratory of Pharmacy and Chemistry, and Laboratory of Tissue and Cell Biology, Lab Teaching & Management Center, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China.
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- Institute of Respiratory Diseases, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, 183 Xinqiao Street, Chongqing 400037, China.
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- Laboratory of Pharmacy and Chemistry, and Laboratory of Tissue and Cell Biology, Lab Teaching & Management Center, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China.
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- Institute of Respiratory Diseases, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, 183 Xinqiao Street, Chongqing 400037, China.
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- Laboratory of Pharmacy and Chemistry, and Laboratory of Tissue and Cell Biology, Lab Teaching & Management Center, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China.
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- Laboratory of Pharmacy and Chemistry, and Laboratory of Tissue and Cell Biology, Lab Teaching & Management Center, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China.
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- Laboratory of Pharmacy and Chemistry, and Laboratory of Tissue and Cell Biology, Lab Teaching & Management Center, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China.
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- Laboratory of Pharmacy and Chemistry, and Laboratory of Tissue and Cell Biology, Lab Teaching & Management Center, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China.
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- Laboratory of Pharmacy and Chemistry, and Laboratory of Tissue and Cell Biology, Lab Teaching & Management Center, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China.
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- Institute of Respiratory Diseases, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, 183 Xinqiao Street, Chongqing 400037, China.
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- College of Basic Medical Sciences, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China.
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- Laboratory of Pharmacy and Chemistry, and Laboratory of Tissue and Cell Biology, Lab Teaching & Management Center, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China.
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Cong Y, Zhang Y, Han Y, Wu Y, Wang D, Zhang B. Recommendations for nutritional supplements for dry eye disease: current advances. Front Pharmacol 2024; 15:1388787. [PMID: 38873421 PMCID: PMC11169594 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2024.1388787] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2024] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 06/15/2024] Open
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Dry eye disease (DED) represents a prevalent ocular surface disease. The development of effective nutritional management strategies for DED is crucial due to its association with various factors such as inflammation, oxidative stress, deficiencies in polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), imbalanced PUFA ratios, and vitamin insufficiencies. Extensive research has explored the impact of oral nutritional supplements, varying in composition and dosage, on the symptoms of DED. The main components of these supplements include fish oils (Omega-3 fatty acids), vitamins, trace elements, and phytochemical extracts. Beyond these well-known nutrients, it is necessary to explore whether novel nutrients might contribute to more effective DED management. This review provides a comprehensive update on the therapeutic potential of nutrients and presents new perspectives for combination supplements in DED treatment.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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Xu Y, Liu Q, Wang B, Li Q, Chen Y, Yang Y, Zhu Z, Gong D, Zhang C, Wang G, Qian H. Tobramycin-mediated self-assembly of DNA nanostructures for targeted treatment of Pseudomonas aeruginosa-infected lung inflammation. Biomater Sci 2024; 12:2331-2340. [PMID: 38488889 DOI: 10.1039/d3bm02121a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/17/2024]
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PA) is one of the most common multidrug-resistant pathogens found in clinics, often manifesting as biofilms. However, due to the emergence of superbugs in hospitals and the overuse of antibiotics, the prevention and treatment of PA infections have become increasingly challenging. Utilizing DNA nanostructures for packaging and delivering antibiotics presents an intervention strategy with significant potential. Nevertheless, construction of functional DNA nanostructures with multiple functionalities and enhanced stability in physiological settings remains challenging. In this study, the authors propose a magnesium-free assembly method that utilizes tobramycin (Tob) as a mediator to assemble DNA nanostructures, allowing for the functionalization of DNA nanostructures by combining DNA and antibiotics. Additionally, our study incorporates maleimide-modified DNA into the nanostructures to act as a targeting moiety specifically directed towards the pili of PA. The targeting ability of the constructed functional DNA nanostructure significantly improves the local concentration of Tob, thereby reducing the side effects of antibiotics. Our results demonstrate the successful construction of a maleimide-decorated Tob/DNA nanotube (NTTob-Mal) for the treatment of PA-infected lung inflammation. The stability and biocompatibility of NTTob-Mal are confirmed, highlighting its potential for clinical applications. Furthermore, its specificity in recognizing and adhering to PA has been validated. In vitro experiments have shown its efficacy in inhibiting PA biofilm formation, and in a murine model, NTTob-Mal has exhibited significant therapeutic effectiveness against PA-induced pneumonia. In summary, the proposed antibiotic drug-mediated DNA nanostructure assembly approach holds promise as a novel strategy for targeted treatment of PA infections.
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- Yuhang Xu
- Institute of Respiratory Diseases, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing 400037, China.
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- Institute of Respiratory Diseases, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing 400037, China.
- Laboratory of Pharmacy and Chemistry, and Laboratory of Tissue and Cell Biology, Lab Teaching & Management Center, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Institute of Respiratory Diseases, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing 400037, China.
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Precision Medicine and Prevention of Major Respiratory Diseases, Chongqing 400037, China
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- Institute of Respiratory Diseases, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing 400037, China.
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- Institute of Respiratory Diseases, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing 400037, China.
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- Institute of Respiratory Diseases, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing 400037, China.
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- Institute of Respiratory Diseases, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing 400037, China.
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- Institute of Respiratory Diseases, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing 400037, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules, Shanghai Key Laboratory for Molecular Engineering of Chiral Drugs, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Shanghai 200240, China
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- Institute of Respiratory Diseases, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing 400037, China.
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Precision Medicine and Prevention of Major Respiratory Diseases, Chongqing 400037, China
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- Institute of Respiratory Diseases, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing 400037, China.
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Precision Medicine and Prevention of Major Respiratory Diseases, Chongqing 400037, China
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Singh RR, Mondal I, Janjua T, Popat A, Kulshreshtha R. Engineered smart materials for RNA based molecular therapy to treat Glioblastoma. Bioact Mater 2024; 33:396-423. [PMID: 38059120 PMCID: PMC10696434 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2023.11.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2023] [Revised: 10/19/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 12/08/2023] Open
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Glioblastoma (GBM) is an aggressive malignancy of the central nervous system (CNS) that remains incurable despite the multitude of improvements in cancer therapeutics. The conventional chemo and radiotherapy post-surgery have only been able to improve the prognosis slightly; however, the development of resistance and/or tumor recurrence is almost inevitable. There is a pressing need for adjuvant molecular therapies that can successfully and efficiently block tumor progression. During the last few decades, non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) have emerged as key players in regulating various hallmarks of cancer including that of GBM. The levels of many ncRNAs are dysregulated in cancer, and ectopic modulation of their levels by delivering antagonists or overexpression constructs could serve as an attractive option for cancer therapy. The therapeutic potential of several types of ncRNAs, including miRNAs, lncRNAs, and circRNAs, has been validated in both in vitro and in vivo models of GBM. However, the delivery of these RNA-based therapeutics is highly challenging, especially to the tumors of the brain as the blood-brain barrier (BBB) poses as a major obstacle, among others. Also, since RNA is extremely fragile in nature, careful considerations must be met while designing a delivery agent. In this review we have shed light on how ncRNA therapy can overcome the limitations of its predecessor conventional therapy with an emphasis on smart nanomaterials that can aide in the safe and targeted delivery of nucleic acids to treat GBM. Additionally, critical gaps that currently exist for successful transition from viral to non-viral vector delivery systems have been identified. Finally, we have provided a perspective on the future directions, potential pathways, and target areas for achieving rapid clinical translation of, RNA-based macromolecular therapy to advance the effective treatment of GBM and other related diseases.
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- Ravi Raj Singh
- Department of Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi, India
- School of Pharmacy, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, 4072, Australia
- University of Queensland –IIT Delhi Academy of Research (UQIDAR)
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- Department of Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi, India
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- School of Pharmacy, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, 4072, Australia
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- School of Pharmacy, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, 4072, Australia
- Department of Functional Materials and Catalysis, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Vienna, Währinger Straße 42, 1090 Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi, India
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Langlois NI, Ma KY, Clark HA. Nucleic acid nanostructures for in vivo applications: The influence of morphology on biological fate. APPLIED PHYSICS REVIEWS 2023; 10:011304. [PMID: 36874908 PMCID: PMC9869343 DOI: 10.1063/5.0121820] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2022] [Accepted: 12/12/2022] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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The development of programmable biomaterials for use in nanofabrication represents a major advance for the future of biomedicine and diagnostics. Recent advances in structural nanotechnology using nucleic acids have resulted in dramatic progress in our understanding of nucleic acid-based nanostructures (NANs) for use in biological applications. As the NANs become more architecturally and functionally diverse to accommodate introduction into living systems, there is a need to understand how critical design features can be controlled to impart desired performance in vivo. In this review, we survey the range of nucleic acid materials utilized as structural building blocks (DNA, RNA, and xenonucleic acids), the diversity of geometries for nanofabrication, and the strategies to functionalize these complexes. We include an assessment of the available and emerging characterization tools used to evaluate the physical, mechanical, physiochemical, and biological properties of NANs in vitro. Finally, the current understanding of the obstacles encountered along the in vivo journey is contextualized to demonstrate how morphological features of NANs influence their biological fates. We envision that this summary will aid researchers in the designing novel NAN morphologies, guide characterization efforts, and design of experiments and spark interdisciplinary collaborations to fuel advancements in programmable platforms for biological applications.
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- Nicole I. Langlois
- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, USA
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- Department of Bioengineering, Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, USA
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Wang L, Cui J, Tanner JA, Shiu SCC. Self-Assembly of DNA Tiles with G-Quadruplex DNAzyme Catalytic Activity for Sensing Applications. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2022; 5:3788-3794. [PMID: 35916910 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.2c00324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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DNA tiles form through self-assembly of a small number of DNA strands that interact through basic repeated interactions, allowing the growth of nanoscale structures seeded by molecular inputs. If an approach for catalytic signal amplification can be integrated into the resultant nanostructure, then one can anticipate biosensing or diagnostic applications mediated by DNA tile self-assembly. Here, two-dimensional DNA tiles with split quadruplexes were designed as diagnostic tools for nucleic acid sensing without the use of protein enzymes. The presence of a target sequence leads to formation of extended microscale structures with arrayed multiple G-quadruplexes across the tile plane, with catalytic activity coupled to a colorimetric reporter. Such a mechanism has potential for low-cost signal amplification using unmodified DNA without the use of protein enzymes for biosensing.
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- Lin Wang
- School of Biomedical Sciences, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Hong Kong, China
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- School of Biomedical Sciences, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Hong Kong, China
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- School of Biomedical Sciences, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Hong Kong, China.,Advanced Biomedical Instrumentation Centre, Hong Kong Science Park, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong, China
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- School of Biomedical Sciences, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Hong Kong, China
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Li X, Yang F, Li S, Yuan R, Xiang Y. Size-Discriminative DNA Nanocage Framework Enables Sensitive and High-Fidelity Imaging of Mature MicroRNA in Living Cells. Anal Chem 2022; 94:9927-9933. [PMID: 35749565 DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.2c02026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Mature microRNAs (miRNAs) are closely associated with cell proliferation and differentiation, stress response, and carcinogenesis, and monitoring intracellular miRNAs can contribute to the studies of their regulatory roles and molecular mechanisms of disease progression. However, accurate and reliable detection of mature miRNAs in complex physiological environments encounters the challenge of undesired detection accuracy ascribed to the coexistence of their precursor microRNAs (pre-miRNAs) and degradation of sensing probes. Here, we demonstrate the synthesis of a new size-discriminative DNA nanocage framework (DNF) for the sensitive monitoring of mature miRNA-21 in living cells with high accuracy via cascaded toehold-mediated strand displacement reaction (TSDR) amplifications. The DNF is prepared by a simple self-assembly of six ssDNAs, and the signal probes are docked inside the DNF. Because of its rigid framework structure, the DNF shows enhanced enzyme stability. Upon entering cells, only the short target mature miRNA-21 sequences instead of the large-sized pre-miRNAs are allowed to be accommodated inside the cavity of the DNF owing to the size-discriminative capability of the DNF. The cascaded TSDR amplifications can thus be activated by the mature miRNA-21 together with endogenous ATP to result in magnified fluorescence for sensitive detection and selective discrimination of miRNA-21 from the interference pre-miRNAs. Our results indicate that the DNF probes can offer robust sensing means for detecting various intracellular mature miRNAs with high accuracy for disease diagnoses and biomedical studies.
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- Xia Li
- Key Laboratory of Luminescence Analysis and Molecular Sensing, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Luminescence Analysis and Molecular Sensing, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Luminescence Analysis and Molecular Sensing, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Luminescence Analysis and Molecular Sensing, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Luminescence Analysis and Molecular Sensing, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, P. R. China
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Huang C, You Q, Xu J, Wu D, Chen H, Guo Y, Xu J, Hu M, Qian H. An mTOR siRNA-Loaded Spermidine/DNA Tetrahedron Nanoplatform with a Synergistic Anti-Inflammatory Effect on Acute Lung Injury. Adv Healthc Mater 2022; 11:e2200008. [PMID: 35167728 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202200008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Acute lung injury (ALI) is characterized by severe inflammation and damage to the lung air-blood barrier, resulting in respiratory function damage and life-threatening outcomes. Macrophage polarization plays an essential role in the occurrence, development, and outcome of ALI. As drug carriers, self-assembled DNA nanostructures can potentially overcome the drawbacks and limitations of traditional anti-inflammatory agents owing to their nontoxicity, programmability, and excellent structural control at the nanoscale. A small interfering RNA (siRNA) and drug dual therapy nanoplatform are proposed and constructed here to combat ALI. The nanoplatform consists of a spermidine-assembled DNA tetrahedron and four mammalian target of rapamycin siRNAs. Spermidine serves as a mediator of drug delivery vehicle synthesis and a drug that alters macrophage polarization. Both spermidine and siRNA exert anti-inflammatory effects in vitro and in vivo by regulating the macrophage phenotype. More importantly, these factors exhibit a synergistic anti-inflammatory effect by promoting macrophage autophagy. For the first time, an anti-inflammatory dual therapy strategy that uses self-assembled DNA nanostructures as nontoxic, programmable delivery vehicles is proposed and demonstrated through this work. Future work on utilizing DNA nanostructures for the treatment of noncancerous diseases such as ALI is highly promising and desirable.
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- Chaowang Huang
- Department of Geriatrics and Special Services Medicine Xinqiao Hospital Third Military Medical University Chongqing 400037 China
- Institute of Respiratory Diseases Xinqiao Hospital Third Military Medical University Chongqing 400037 China
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- Department of Geriatrics and Special Services Medicine Xinqiao Hospital Third Military Medical University Chongqing 400037 China
- Institute of Respiratory Diseases Xinqiao Hospital Third Military Medical University Chongqing 400037 China
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- Department of Geriatrics and Special Services Medicine Xinqiao Hospital Third Military Medical University Chongqing 400037 China
- Institute of Respiratory Diseases Xinqiao Hospital Third Military Medical University Chongqing 400037 China
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- Institute of Respiratory Diseases Xinqiao Hospital Third Military Medical University Chongqing 400037 China
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- Department of Geriatrics and Special Services Medicine Xinqiao Hospital Third Military Medical University Chongqing 400037 China
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- Institute of Respiratory Diseases Xinqiao Hospital Third Military Medical University Chongqing 400037 China
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- Institute of Respiratory Diseases Xinqiao Hospital Third Military Medical University Chongqing 400037 China
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- Department of Geriatrics and Special Services Medicine Xinqiao Hospital Third Military Medical University Chongqing 400037 China
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- Institute of Respiratory Diseases Xinqiao Hospital Third Military Medical University Chongqing 400037 China
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Guo Y, Cao X, Zheng X, Abbas SJ, Li J, Tan W. Construction of nanocarriers based on nucleic acids and their application in nanobiology delivery systems. Natl Sci Rev 2022; 9:nwac006. [PMID: 35668748 PMCID: PMC9162387 DOI: 10.1093/nsr/nwac006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2021] [Revised: 08/23/2021] [Accepted: 10/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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In recent years, nanocarriers based on nucleic acids (NCNAs) have emerged as powerful and novel nanocarriers that are able to meet the demand for cancer cell-specific targeting. Functional dynamics analysis revealed good biocompatibility, low toxicity, and programmable structures, and their advantages include controllable size and modifiability. The development of novel hybrids has focused on the distinct roles of biosensing, drug and gene delivery, vaccine transport, photosensitization, counteracting drug resistance and functioning as carriers and logic gates. This review is divided into three parts: (1) DNA nanocarriers, (2) RNA nanocarriers, and (3) DNA/RNA hybrid nanocarriers and their biological applications. We also provide perspectives on possible future directions for growth in this field.
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- Yingshu Guo
- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan 250353, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Linyi University, Linyi276005, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Linyi University, Linyi276005, China
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- Institute of Molecular Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Oncogenes and Related Genes, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai200240, China
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- Institute of Cancer and Basic Medicine, Chinese Academy of Sciences, The Cancer Hospital of the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou310022, China
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- Institute of Cancer and Basic Medicine, Chinese Academy of Sciences, The Cancer Hospital of the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou310022, China
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Li N, Sun Y, Fu Y, Sun K. RNA Drug Delivery Using Biogenic Nanovehicles for Cancer Therapy. Front Pharmacol 2022; 12:734443. [PMID: 35002692 PMCID: PMC8740118 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.734443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2021] [Accepted: 11/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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RNA-based therapies have been promising method for treating all kinds of diseases, and four siRNA-based drugs and two mRNA-based drugs have been approved and are on the market now. However, none of them is applied for cancer treatment. This is not only because of the complexity of the tumor microenvironment, but also due to the intrinsic obstacles of RNAs. Until now, all kinds of strategies have been developed to improve the performance of RNAs for cancer therapy, especially the nanoparticle-based ones using biogenic materials. They are much more compatible with less toxicity compared to the ones using synthetic polymers, and the most widely studied biogenic materials are oligonucleotides, exosomes, and cell membranes. Particular characteristics make them show different capacities in internalization and endosomal escape as well as specific targeting. In this paper, we systematically summarize the RNA-based nano-delivery systems using biogenic materials for cancer therapy, and we believe this review will provide a valuable reference for researchers involved in the field of biogenic delivery and RNA-based therapies for cancer treatment.
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- Nuannuan Li
- Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation (Yantai University), School of Pharmacy, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Drug Delivery System and Biotech Drugs in Universities of Shandong, Ministry of Education, Yantai University, Yantai, China
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- Shandong International Biotechnonlogy Park Development Co. Ltd, Yantai, China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation (Yantai University), School of Pharmacy, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Drug Delivery System and Biotech Drugs in Universities of Shandong, Ministry of Education, Yantai University, Yantai, China.,Key Laboratory of Nanomedicine and Advanced Preparations, Yantai Institute of Materia Medica, China, Yantai, China
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- Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Evaluation (Yantai University), School of Pharmacy, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Drug Delivery System and Biotech Drugs in Universities of Shandong, Ministry of Education, Yantai University, Yantai, China
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Ni YQ, Liu YS. New Insights into the Roles and Mechanisms of Spermidine in Aging and Age-Related Diseases. Aging Dis 2021; 12:1948-1963. [PMID: 34881079 PMCID: PMC8612618 DOI: 10.14336/ad.2021.0603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2021] [Accepted: 06/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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High incidences of morbidity and mortality associated with age-related diseases among the elderly population are a socio-economic challenge. Aging is an irreversible and inevitable process that is a risk factor for pathological progression of diverse age-related diseases. Spermidine, a natural polyamine, plays a critical role in molecular and cellular interactions involved in various physiological and functional processes. Spermidine has been shown to modulate aging, suppress the occurrence and severity of age-related diseases, and prolong lifespan. However, the precise mechanisms through which spermidine exerts its anti-aging effects have not been established. In this review, we elucidate on the mechanisms and roles underlying the beneficial effects of spermidine in aging from a molecular and cellular perspective. Moreover, we provide new insights into the promising potential diagnostic and therapeutic applications of spermidine in aging and age-related diseases.
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- Yu-Qing Ni
- 1Department of Geriatrics, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.,2Institute of Aging and Age-related Disease Research, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- 1Department of Geriatrics, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.,2Institute of Aging and Age-related Disease Research, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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Wang Y, Wang Z, Wu X, Liu S, Liu F, Jiang Q, Ding B. DNA Nanodevices: from Mechanical Motions to Biomedical Applications. Curr Top Med Chem 2021; 22:640-651. [PMID: 34749612 DOI: 10.2174/1568026621666211105100240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2021] [Revised: 10/11/2021] [Accepted: 10/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Inspired by molecular machines in nature, artificial nanodevices have been designed to realize various biomedical functions. Self-assembled deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) nanostructures that feature designed geometries, excellent spatial accuracy, nanoscale addressability and marked biocompatibility provide an attractive candidate for constructing dynamic nanodevices with biomarker-targeting and stimuli-responsiveness for biomedical applications. Here, a summary of typical construction strategies of DNA nanodevices and their operating mechanisms are presented. We also introduced recent advances in employing DNA nanodevices as platforms for biosensing and intelligent drug delivery. Finally, the broad prospects and main challenges of the DNA nanodevices in biomedical applications are discussed.
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- Yiming Wang
- CAS Key Laboratory of Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for NanoScience and Technology, Beijing. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for NanoScience and Technology, Beijing. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for NanoScience and Technology, Beijing. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for NanoScience and Technology, Beijing. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for NanoScience and Technology, Beijing. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for NanoScience and Technology, Beijing. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Nanosystem and Hierarchical Fabrication, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, National Center for NanoScience and Technology, Beijing. China
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Wang D, Chen C, Liu Q, Zhao Q, Wu D, Yuan Y, Huang C, Sun X, Huang C, Leong DT, Wang G, Qian H. Functionalizing DNA nanostructures with natural cationic amino acids. Bioact Mater 2021; 6:2946-2955. [PMID: 33732965 PMCID: PMC7930363 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2021.02.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2020] [Revised: 02/12/2021] [Accepted: 02/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Complexing self-assembled DNA nanostructures with various functional guest species is the key to unlocking new and exciting biomedical applications. Cationic guest species not only induce magnesium-free DNA to self-assemble into defined structures but also endow the final complex nanomaterials with new properties. Herein, we propose a novel strategy that employs naturally occurring cationic amino acids to induce DNA self-assembly into defined nanostructures. Natural l-arginine and l-lysine can readily induce the assembly of tile-based DNA nanotubes and DNA origami sheets in a magnesium-free manner. The self-assembly processes are demonstrated to be pH- and concentration-dependent and are achieved at constant temperatures. Moreover, the assembled DNA/amino acid complex nanomaterials are stable at a physiological temperature of 37 °C. Substituting l-arginine with its D form enhances its serum stability. Further preliminary examination of this complex nanomaterial platform for biomedical applications indicates that DNA/amino acids exhibit distinct cellular uptake behaviors compared with their magnesium-assembled counterparts. The nanomaterial mainly clusters around the cell membrane and might be utilized to manipulate molecular events on the membrane. Our study suggests that the properties of DNA nanostructures can be tuned by complexing them with customized guest molecules for a designed application. The strategy proposed herein might be promising to advance the biomedical applications of DNA nanostructures. A “noncanonical DNA self-assembly” strategy is proposed. Cationic amino acids can assemble DNA nanostructures in a magnesium-free system. The complex nanomaterial exhibited high structural and serum stability. DNA nanostructures can be engineered with customized guest molecules for multiple applications.
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- Dong Wang
- Institute of Respiratory Diseases, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, 183 Xinqiao Street, Chongqing, 400037, China.,Department of Respiratory Medicine, Jinling Hospital, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210002, China
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- Institute of Respiratory Diseases, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, 183 Xinqiao Street, Chongqing, 400037, China
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- Laboratory of Pharmacy and Chemistry, And Laboratory of Tissue and Cell Biology, Lab Teaching & Management Center, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Institute of Respiratory Diseases, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, 183 Xinqiao Street, Chongqing, 400037, China
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- Institute of Respiratory Diseases, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, 183 Xinqiao Street, Chongqing, 400037, China
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- Institute of Respiratory Diseases, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, 183 Xinqiao Street, Chongqing, 400037, China
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- Institute of Respiratory Diseases, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, 183 Xinqiao Street, Chongqing, 400037, China
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- Institute of Respiratory Diseases, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, 183 Xinqiao Street, Chongqing, 400037, China
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- Basic Medical College, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, 400038, China
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Institute of Respiratory Diseases, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, 183 Xinqiao Street, Chongqing, 400037, China
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- Institute of Respiratory Diseases, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, 183 Xinqiao Street, Chongqing, 400037, China
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He M, He M, Nie C, Yi J, Zhang J, Chen T, Chu X. mRNA-Activated Multifunctional DNAzyme Nanotweezer for Intracellular mRNA Sensing and Gene Therapy. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:8015-8025. [PMID: 33561348 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c21601] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Deoxyribozyme (DNAzyme) is regarded as a promising gene therapy drug. However, poor cellular uptake efficacy and low biological stability limit the utilization of DNAzyme in gene therapy. Here, we report a well-known programmable DNAzyme-based nanotweezer (DZNT) that provides a new strategy for the detection of TK1 mRNA and survivin mRNA-targeted gene silencing therapy. At the end of the DZNT arm, there are two functionalized single-stranded DNA and each consists of two parts: the segment complementary to TK1 mRNA and the split-DNAzyme segment. The hybridization with intracellular TK1 mRNA enables the imaging of TK1 mRNA. Meanwhile, the hybridization draws the split-DNAzyme close to each other and activates DNAzyme to cleave the survivin mRNA to realize gene silencing therapy. The results demonstrate that the DZNT nanocarrier has excellent cell penetration, good biocompatibility, and noncytotoxicity. DZNT can image intracellular biomolecule TK1 mRNA with a high contrast. Furthermore, the split-DNAzyme can efficiently cleave the survivin mRNA with the aid of TK1 mRNA commonly present in cancer cells, accordingly can selectively kill cancer cells, and has no harm to normal cells. Taken together, the multifunctional programmable DZNT provides a promising platform for the early diagnosis of tumors and gene therapy.
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- Manman He
- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, P. R. China
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Zeng Y, Nixon RL, Liu W, Wang R. The applications of functionalized DNA nanostructures in bioimaging and cancer therapy. Biomaterials 2020; 268:120560. [PMID: 33285441 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2020.120560] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2020] [Revised: 11/03/2020] [Accepted: 11/18/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is a molecular carrier of genetic information that can be fabricated into functional nanomaterials in biochemistry and engineering fields. Those DNA nanostructures, synthesized via Watson-Crick base pairing, show a wide range of attributes along with excellent applicability, precise programmability, and extremely low cytotoxicity in vitro and in vivo. In this review, the applications of functionalized DNA nanostructures in bioimaging and tumor therapy are summarized. We focused on approaches involving DNA origami nanostructures due to their widespread use in previous and current reports. Non-DNA origami nanostructures such as DNA tetrahedrons are also covered. Finally, the remaining challenges and perspectives regarding DNA nanostructures in the biomedical arena are discussed.
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- Yun Zeng
- Department of Chemistry, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, MO, 65409, USA; Engineering Research Center of Molecular and Neuroimaging, Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Technology, Xidian University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710126, PR China.
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- Department of Chemistry, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, MO, 65409, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, MO, 65409, USA; Center for Research in Energy and Environment, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, MO, 65409, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, MO, 65409, USA.
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Chen B, Mei L, Wang Y, Guo G. Advances in intelligent DNA nanomachines for targeted cancer therapy. Drug Discov Today 2020; 26:1018-1029. [PMID: 33217344 DOI: 10.1016/j.drudis.2020.11.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2020] [Revised: 09/25/2020] [Accepted: 11/06/2020] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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As an emerging field, DNA nanotechnology has been applied to the fabrication of drug delivery systems. Unprecedented spatial addressability and intrinsic sequence encoding enable DNA strands to self-assemble into well-defined 2D and 3D DNA nanostructures with specifically controlled sizes, shapes and surface charges. Multifunctional DNA nanostructures have been created and applied as promising platforms for drug delivery, imaging, and theranostics. Advantages of chemotherapy, gene therapy, and immunotherapy, among others, have been integrated into such functional nanodevices, showing potential in tumor-targeted therapy and diagnosis. In this review, we summarize general methods for the construction of DNA nanodevices and focus on targeting strategies favored by the compatibility of DNA nanotechnology. Additionally, we highlight the outlook and challenges facing the use of DNA nanotechnology in cancer therapy.
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- Bo Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, and Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, and Collaborative Innovation Center for Biotherapy, No. 17, Block 3, Southern Renmin Road, Chengdu 610041, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, and Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, and Collaborative Innovation Center for Biotherapy, No. 17, Block 3, Southern Renmin Road, Chengdu 610041, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, and Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, and Collaborative Innovation Center for Biotherapy, No. 17, Block 3, Southern Renmin Road, Chengdu 610041, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy and Cancer Center, and Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, and Collaborative Innovation Center for Biotherapy, No. 17, Block 3, Southern Renmin Road, Chengdu 610041, PR China.
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Ramakrishnan S, Subramaniam S, Kielar C, Grundmeier G, Stewart AF, Keller A. Protein-Assisted Room-Temperature Assembly of Rigid, Immobile Holliday Junctions and Hierarchical DNA Nanostructures. Molecules 2020; 25:molecules25215099. [PMID: 33153073 PMCID: PMC7663122 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25215099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2020] [Revised: 10/28/2020] [Accepted: 10/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Immobile Holliday junctions represent not only the most fundamental building block of structural DNA nanotechnology but are also of tremendous importance for the in vitro investigation of genetic recombination and epigenetics. Here, we present a detailed study on the room-temperature assembly of immobile Holliday junctions with the help of the single-strand annealing protein Redβ. Individual DNA single strands are initially coated with protein monomers and subsequently hybridized to form a rigid blunt-ended four-arm junction. We investigate the efficiency of this approach for different DNA/protein ratios, as well as for different DNA sequence lengths. Furthermore, we also evaluate the potential of Redβ to anneal sticky-end modified Holliday junctions into hierarchical assemblies. We demonstrate the Redβ-mediated annealing of Holliday junction dimers, multimers, and extended networks several microns in size. While these hybrid DNA–protein nanostructures may find applications in the crystallization of DNA–protein complexes, our work shows the great potential of Redβ to aid in the synthesis of functional DNA nanostructures under mild reaction conditions.
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- Saminathan Ramakrishnan
- Technical and Macromolecular Chemistry, Paderborn University, Warburger Str. 100, 33098 Paderborn, Germany; (S.R.); (C.K.); (G.G.)
- Structural Biophysics Laboratory, Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute, Frederick, MD 21702, USA
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- Biotechnology Center, Department of Genomics, Technische Universität Dresden, Tatzberg 47-51, 01307 Dresden, Germany; (S.S.); (A.F.S.)
- Cluster of Excellence Physics of Life, Technische Universität Dresden, 01062 Dresden, Germany
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- Technical and Macromolecular Chemistry, Paderborn University, Warburger Str. 100, 33098 Paderborn, Germany; (S.R.); (C.K.); (G.G.)
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- Technical and Macromolecular Chemistry, Paderborn University, Warburger Str. 100, 33098 Paderborn, Germany; (S.R.); (C.K.); (G.G.)
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- Biotechnology Center, Department of Genomics, Technische Universität Dresden, Tatzberg 47-51, 01307 Dresden, Germany; (S.S.); (A.F.S.)
- Cluster of Excellence Physics of Life, Technische Universität Dresden, 01062 Dresden, Germany
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- Technical and Macromolecular Chemistry, Paderborn University, Warburger Str. 100, 33098 Paderborn, Germany; (S.R.); (C.K.); (G.G.)
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Coria‐Oriundo LL, Ceretti H, Roupioz Y, Battaglini F. Redox Polyelectrolyte Modified Gold Nanoparticles Enhance the Detection of Adenosine in an Electrochemical Split‐Aptamer Assay. ChemistrySelect 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.202002488] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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- Lucy L. Coria‐Oriundo
- INQUIMAE (CONICET) Departamento de Química Inorgánica Analítica y Química Física Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales Universidad de Buenos Aires Ciudad Universitaria, Pabellón 2 C1428EHA Buenos Aires Argentina
- Facultad de Ciencias Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería Av. Túpac Amaru 210 Lima 25, Perú
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- Universidad Nacional de Gral. Sarmiento, J. M. Gutiérrez 1150 B1613GSX, Los Polvorines, Prov. de Buenos Aires Argentina
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- Univ. Grenoble Alpes CNRS CEA SyMMES 38000 Grenoble France
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- INQUIMAE (CONICET) Departamento de Química Inorgánica Analítica y Química Física Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales Universidad de Buenos Aires Ciudad Universitaria, Pabellón 2 C1428EHA Buenos Aires Argentina
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Dong Y, Yao C, Zhu Y, Yang L, Luo D, Yang D. DNA Functional Materials Assembled from Branched DNA: Design, Synthesis, and Applications. Chem Rev 2020; 120:9420-9481. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.0c00294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 168] [Impact Index Per Article: 42.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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- Yuhang Dong
- Frontiers Science Center for Synthetic Biology, Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering (MOE), School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, P. R. China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Synthetic Biology, Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering (MOE), School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, P. R. China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Synthetic Biology, Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering (MOE), School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, P. R. China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Synthetic Biology, Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering (MOE), School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, P. R. China
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- Department of Biological & Environmental Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York 14853, United States
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- Frontiers Science Center for Synthetic Biology, Key Laboratory of Systems Bioengineering (MOE), School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, P. R. China
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Kong J, Wang Y, Qi W, Su R, He Z. Enzyme-free visualization of nucleic acids during HIV infection by octopus-like DNA. Int J Biol Macromol 2020; 150:122-128. [PMID: 32045606 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.02.063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2019] [Revised: 02/06/2020] [Accepted: 02/07/2020] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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It is highly desirable to develop a facile approach for the detection of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). To address this need, an octopus-like DNA (OLD) is designed in a one-pot method by direct folding of nine short single strands of DNA (ssDNA), which can be used to capture all the conserved HIV-1 gene efficiently though the sticky arms. The branched OLD was applied for the enzyme-free detection of HIV-1 nucleic acid and the visualization of the virus during HIV infection. The total detection procedure can be finished within 2 h with high specificity, making the OLD system a valuable tool for the rapid detection of HIV virus and further biomedical application.
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- Jia Kong
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, PR China; Tianjin Key Laboratory of Membrane Science and Desalination Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, PR China; Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Tianjin 300072, PR China; Tianjin Key Laboratory of Membrane Science and Desalination Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, PR China; Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Tianjin 300072, PR China; Tianjin Key Laboratory of Membrane Science and Desalination Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, PR China
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Wu D, Li BL, Zhao Q, Liu Q, Wang D, He B, Wei Z, Leong DT, Wang G, Qian H. Assembling Defined DNA Nanostructure with Nitrogen-Enriched Carbon Dots for Theranostic Cancer Applications. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2020; 16:e1906975. [PMID: 32301572 DOI: 10.1002/smll.201906975] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2019] [Revised: 02/27/2020] [Accepted: 03/23/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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DNA nanostructures as scaffolds for drug delivery, biosensing, and bioimaging are hindered by its vulnerability in physiological settings, less favorable of incorporating arbitrary guest molecules and other desirable functionalities. Noncanonical self-assembly of DNA nanostructures with small molecules in an alternative system is an attractive strategy to expand their applications in multidisciplinary fields and is rarely explored. This work reports a nitrogen-enriched carbon dots (NCDs)-mediated DNA nanostructure self-assembly strategy. Given the excellent photoluminescence and photodynamic properties of NCDs, the obtained DNA/NCDs nanocomplex holds great potential for bioimaging and anticancer therapy. NCDs can mediate DNA nanoprism (NPNCD ) self-assembly isothermally at a large temperature and pH range in a magnesium-free manner. To explore the suitability of NPNCD in potential biomedical applications, the cytotoxicity and cellular uptake efficiency of NPNCD are evaluated. NPNCD with KRAS siRNA (NPNCD K) is further conjugated for KRAS-mutated nonsmall cell lung cancer therapy. The NPNCD K shows excellent gene knockdown efficiency and anticancer effect in vitro. The current study suggests that conjugating NCDs with programmable DNA nanostructures is a powerful strategy to endow DNA nanostructures with new functionalities, and NPNCD may be a potential theranostic platform with further fine-tuned properties of CDs such as near-red fluorescence or photothermal activities.
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- Di Wu
- Institute of Respiratory Diseases, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, 183 Xinqiao Street, Chongqing, 400037, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, China
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- Institute of Respiratory Diseases, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, 183 Xinqiao Street, Chongqing, 400037, China
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- Institute of Respiratory Diseases, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, 183 Xinqiao Street, Chongqing, 400037, China
- Laboratory of Pharmacy and Chemistry and Laboratory of Tissue and Cell Biology, Lab Teaching & Management Center, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- Institute of Respiratory Diseases, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, 183 Xinqiao Street, Chongqing, 400037, China
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- Institute of Respiratory Diseases, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, 183 Xinqiao Street, Chongqing, 400037, China
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- Institute of Respiratory Diseases, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, 183 Xinqiao Street, Chongqing, 400037, China
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117585, Singapore
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- Institute of Respiratory Diseases, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, 183 Xinqiao Street, Chongqing, 400037, China
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- Institute of Respiratory Diseases, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, 183 Xinqiao Street, Chongqing, 400037, China
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Xie N, Wang H, Quan K, Feng F, Huang J, Wang K. Self-assembled DNA-Based geometric polyhedrons: Construction and applications. Trends Analyt Chem 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.trac.2020.115844] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Huang J, Ma W, Sun H, Wang H, He X, Cheng H, Huang M, Lei Y, Wang K. Self-Assembled DNA Nanostructures-Based Nanocarriers Enabled Functional Nucleic Acids Delivery. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2020; 3:2779-2795. [DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.9b01197] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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- Jin Huang
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
- College of Biology, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
- Key Laboratory for Bio-Nanotechnology and Molecule Engineering of Hunan Province, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
- College of Biology, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
- Key Laboratory for Bio-Nanotechnology and Molecule Engineering of Hunan Province, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
- College of Biology, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
- Key Laboratory for Bio-Nanotechnology and Molecule Engineering of Hunan Province, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
- College of Biology, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
- Key Laboratory for Bio-Nanotechnology and Molecule Engineering of Hunan Province, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
- College of Biology, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
- Key Laboratory for Bio-Nanotechnology and Molecule Engineering of Hunan Province, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
- College of Biology, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
- Key Laboratory for Bio-Nanotechnology and Molecule Engineering of Hunan Province, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- College of Biology, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
- College of Biology, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
- Key Laboratory for Bio-Nanotechnology and Molecule Engineering of Hunan Province, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
- College of Biology, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
- Key Laboratory for Bio-Nanotechnology and Molecule Engineering of Hunan Province, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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Zhou YJ, Wan YH, Nie CP, Zhang J, Chen TT, Chu X. Molecular Switching of a Self-Assembled 3D DNA Nanomachine for Spatiotemporal pH Mapping in Living Cells. Anal Chem 2019; 91:10366-10370. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.9b02514] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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- Yu-Jie Zhou
- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Bio-Sensing and Chemometrics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, P. R. China
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Chiu YTE, Li H, Choi CHJ. Progress toward Understanding the Interactions between DNA Nanostructures and the Cell. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2019; 15:e1805416. [PMID: 30786143 DOI: 10.1002/smll.201805416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2018] [Revised: 01/26/2019] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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Advances in DNA nanotechnology empower the programmable assembly of DNA building blocks (oligonucleotides and plasmids) into DNA nanostructures with precise architectural control. As DNA nanostructures are biocompatible and can naturally enter mammalian cells without the aid of transfection agents, they have found numerous biological or biomedical applications as delivery carriers of therapeutic and imaging cargoes into mammalian cells for at least a decade. Nevertheless, mechanistic studies on how DNA nanostructures interact with cells have remained limited and incomprehensive until 2-3 years ago. This Review presents the recent progress in elucidating the "cell-nano" interactions of DNA nanostructures, with an emphasis on three key classes of structures commonly utilized in intracellular applications: tile-based structures, origami-based structures, and nanoparticle-templated structures. Structural parameters of DNA nanostructures and strategies of biochemical modification for promoting intracellular delivery are discussed. Biological mechanisms for cellular uptake, including specific pathways and receptors involved, are outlined. Routes of intracellular trafficking and degradation, together with strategies for re-directing their trafficking, are delineated. This Review concludes with several aspects of the "bio-nano" interactions of DNA nanostructures that warrant future investigations.
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- Yee Ting Elaine Chiu
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong
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Mathur D, Medintz IL. The Growing Development of DNA Nanostructures for Potential Healthcare-Related Applications. Adv Healthc Mater 2019; 8:e1801546. [PMID: 30843670 PMCID: PMC9285959 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.201801546] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2018] [Revised: 01/17/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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DNA self-assembly has proven to be a highly versatile tool for engineering complex and dynamic biocompatible nanostructures from the bottom up with a wide range of potential bioapplications currently being pursued. Primary among these is healthcare, with the goal of developing diagnostic, imaging, and drug delivery devices along with combinatorial theranostic devices. The path to understanding a role for DNA nanotechnology in biomedical sciences is being approached carefully and systematically, starting from analyzing the stability and immune-stimulatory properties of DNA nanostructures in physiological conditions, to estimating their accessibility and application inside cellular and model animal systems. Much remains to be uncovered but the field continues to show promising results toward developing useful biomedical devices. This review discusses some aspects of DNA nanotechnology that makes it a favorable ingredient for creating nanoscale research and biomedical devices and looks at experiments undertaken to determine its stability in vivo. This is presented in conjugation with examples of state-of-the-art developments in biomolecular sensing, imaging, and drug delivery. Finally, some of the major challenges that warrant the attention of the scientific community are highlighted, in order to advance the field into clinically relevant applications.
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- Divita Mathur
- Center for Bio/Molecular Science and Engineering U.S. Naval Research Laboratory Code 6910 Washington DC 20375 USA
- College of Science George Mason University Fairfax VA 22030 USA
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- Center for Bio/Molecular Science and Engineering U.S. Naval Research Laboratory Code 6907 Washington DC 20375 USA
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Liu Q, Wang D, Xu Z, Huang C, Zhang C, He B, Mao C, Wang G, Qian H. Targeted Delivery of Rab26 siRNA with Precisely Tailored DNA Prism for Lung Cancer Therapy. Chembiochem 2019; 20:1139-1144. [PMID: 30610755 DOI: 10.1002/cbic.201800761] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2018] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Programmable DNA nanostructures are a new class of biocompatible, nontoxic nanomaterials. Nevertheless, their application in the field of biomedical research is still in its infancy, especially as drug delivery vehicles for gene therapy. In this study, a GTPase Rab26 was investigated as a new potential therapeutic target using a precisely tailored DNA nanoprism for targeted lung cancer therapy. Specifically, a DNA nanoprism platform with tunable targeting and siRNA loading capability is designed and synthesized. The as-prepared DNA prisms were decorated with two functional units: a Rab26 siRNA as the drug and MUC-1 aptamers as a targeting moiety for non-small cell lung cancer. The number and position of both siRNA and MUC-1 aptamers can be readily tuned by switching two short, single-stranded DNA. Native polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (PAGE) and dynamic light scattering technique (DLS) demonstrate that all nanoprisms with different functionalities are self-assembled with high yield. It is also found that the cellular uptake of DNA prisms is proportional to the aptamer number on each nanoprism, and the as-prepared DNA nanoprism show excellent anti-cancer activities and targeting capability. This study suggests that by careful design, self-assembled DNA nanostructures are highly promising, customizable, multifunctional nanoplatforms for potential biomedical applications, such as personalized precision therapy.
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- Qian Liu
- Institute of Respiratory Diseases, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, 183 Xinqiao Street, Chongqing, 400037, China
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- Institute of Respiratory Diseases, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, 183 Xinqiao Street, Chongqing, 400037, China
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- Institute of Respiratory Diseases, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, 183 Xinqiao Street, Chongqing, 400037, China
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- Basic Medical College, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, 400038, China
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- Institute of Respiratory Diseases, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, 183 Xinqiao Street, Chongqing, 400037, China
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- Institute of Respiratory Diseases, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, 183 Xinqiao Street, Chongqing, 400037, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Purdue University, 560 Oval Drive, West Lafayette, IN, 47907, USA
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- Institute of Respiratory Diseases, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, 183 Xinqiao Street, Chongqing, 400037, China
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- Institute of Respiratory Diseases, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, 183 Xinqiao Street, Chongqing, 400037, China
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Bila H, Kurisinkal EE, Bastings MMC. Engineering a stable future for DNA-origami as a biomaterial. Biomater Sci 2019; 7:532-541. [DOI: 10.1039/c8bm01249k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 98] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Reviewing the various methods and effectivity to stabilize DNA origami in biological environments.
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- Hale Bila
- Programmable Biomaterials Laboratory (PBL)
- Institute of Materials (IMX)/Interfaculty Bioengineering Institute (IBI)
- School of Engineering (STI)
- École Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL)
- Lausanne
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- Programmable Biomaterials Laboratory (PBL)
- Institute of Materials (IMX)/Interfaculty Bioengineering Institute (IBI)
- School of Engineering (STI)
- École Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL)
- Lausanne
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- Programmable Biomaterials Laboratory (PBL)
- Institute of Materials (IMX)/Interfaculty Bioengineering Institute (IBI)
- School of Engineering (STI)
- École Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL)
- Lausanne
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Ren T, Deng Z, Liu H, Li X, Li J, Yuan J, He Y, Liu Q, Yang Y, Zhong S. Co-delivery of DNAzyme and a chemotherapy drug using a DNA tetrahedron for enhanced anticancer therapy through synergistic effects. NEW J CHEM 2019. [DOI: 10.1039/c9nj02818h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Engineering of a DNA tetrahedron allows co-delivery of DOX and DNAzyme for chemo-gene synergistic therapy aiming at specific cells and their microenvironment.
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- Tao Ren
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Central South University
- Changsha
- P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Central South University
- Changsha
- P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Central South University
- Changsha
- P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Central South University
- Changsha
- P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Central South University
- Changsha
- P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Central South University
- Changsha
- P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Central South University
- Changsha
- P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Central South University
- Changsha
- P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Central South University
- Changsha
- P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- Central South University
- Changsha
- P. R. China
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MicroRNA detection based on duplex-specific nuclease-assisted target recycling and gold nanoparticle/graphene oxide nanocomposite-mediated electrocatalytic amplification. Biosens Bioelectron 2018; 127:188-193. [PMID: 30611105 DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2018.12.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2018] [Revised: 12/06/2018] [Accepted: 12/14/2018] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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DNA technology based bio-responsive nanomaterials have been widely studied as promising tools for biomedical applications. Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) and graphene oxide (GO) sheets are representative zero- and two-dimensional nanomaterials that have long been combined with DNA technology for point-of-care diagnostics. Herein, a cascade amplification system based on duplex-specific nuclease (DSN)-assisted target recycling and electrocatalytic water-splitting is demonstrated for the detection of microRNA. Target microRNAs can form DNA: RNA heteroduplexes with DNA probes on the surface of AuNPs, which can be hydrolyzed by DSN. MicroRNAs are preserved during the reaction and released into the suspension for the digestion of multiple DNA probes. After the DSN-based reaction, AuNPs are collected and mixed with GO to form AuNP/GO nanocomposite on an electrode for the following electrocatalytic amplification. The utilization of AuNP/GO nanocomposite offers large surface area, exceptional affinity to water molecules, and facilitated mass diffusion for the water-splitting reaction. For let-7b detection, the proposed biosensor achieved a limit detection of 1.5 fM in 80 min with a linear detection range of approximately four orders of magnitude. Moreover, it has the capability of discriminating non-target microRNAs containing even single-nucleotide mismatches, thus holding considerable potential for clinical diagnostics.
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Jorge AF, Eritja R. Overview of DNA Self-Assembling: Progresses in Biomedical Applications. Pharmaceutics 2018; 10:E268. [PMID: 30544945 PMCID: PMC6320858 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics10040268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2018] [Revised: 12/05/2018] [Accepted: 12/08/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Molecular self-assembling is ubiquitous in nature providing structural and functional machinery for the cells. In recent decades, material science has been inspired by the nature's assembly principles to create artificially higher-order structures customized with therapeutic and targeting molecules, organic and inorganic fluorescent probes that have opened new perspectives for biomedical applications. Among these novel man-made materials, DNA nanostructures hold great promise for the modular assembly of biocompatible molecules at the nanoscale of multiple shapes and sizes, designed via molecular programming languages. Herein, we summarize the recent advances made in the designing of DNA nanostructures with special emphasis on their application in biomedical research as imaging and diagnostic platforms, drug, gene, and protein vehicles, as well as theranostic agents that are meant to operate in-cell and in-vivo.
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- Andreia F Jorge
- Coimbra Chemistry Centre (CQC), Department of Chemistry, University of Coimbra, Rua Larga, 3004-535 Coimbra, Portugal.
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- Institute for Advanced Chemistry of Catalonia (IQAC-CSIC), Networking Center on Bioengineering, Biomaterials and Nanomedicine (CIBER-BBN), Jordi Girona 18-26, E-08034 Barcelona, Spain.
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Chen X, Wang Q, Peng J, Long Q, Yu H, Li Z. Self-Assembly of Large DNA Origami with Custom-Designed Scaffolds. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2018; 10:24344-24348. [PMID: 29989388 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.8b09222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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As a milestone in DNA self-assembly, DNA origami has demonstrated powerful applications in many fields. However, the scarce availability of long single-stranded DNA (ssDNA) limits the size and sequences of DNA origami nanostructures, which in turn impedes the further development. In this study, we present a robust strategy to produce long circular ssDNA scaffold strands with custom-tailored lengths and sequences. These ssDNA products were then used as scaffolds for constructing various DNA origami nanostructures. This scalable method produces ssDNA at low cost with high purity and high yield, which can enable production of custom-designed DNA origami for various applications.
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- Xiaoxing Chen
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences , Nanjing University , Nanjing , Jiangsu 210093 , P. R. China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences , Nanjing University , Nanjing , Jiangsu 210093 , P. R. China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences , Nanjing University , Nanjing , Jiangsu 210093 , P. R. China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences , Nanjing University , Nanjing , Jiangsu 210093 , P. R. China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences , Nanjing University , Nanjing , Jiangsu 210093 , P. R. China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences , Nanjing University , Nanjing , Jiangsu 210093 , P. R. China
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